Civil EngineeringEngineering

Co-Governance Pathways for Pet Owners and Non-Pet Owners in Community Public Spaces

Professor Introduction

Isaac | Ph.D. in  Architecture

Home Institute:Tohoku University (Japan)

[ Research Interests ]  Design of underground public spaces, space planning and evaluation, post-pandemic spatial strategies
[ Publications ] Published several core academic papers

Project Description

This project aims to address the conflicts between pet owners and non-pet owners in community settings. By employing social network analysis, we will quantitatively analyze the activity paths of both groups, identify their path characteristics, and examine the commonalities and differences in their use of community public spaces. Based on these analyses, we will propose governance strategies for community public spaces to foster harmonious coexistence.

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Project Outline

Part 1 : Overview of Community Public Spaces and Resident Activities
• Definition and functions of community public spaces
• Activity characteristics of pet owners and non-pet owners
• Importance of governance in community public spaces

Part 2: Basics of Social Network Analysis
• Basic concepts of social network analysis
• Network nodes and path analysis
• Application in community studies

Part 3:  Activity Path Analysis of Pet Owners and Non-Pet Owners
• Data collection and processing methods
• Path characteristics of pet owners and non-pet owners
• Quantitative analysis of activity paths

Part 4: Analysis of Commonalities and Differences in Nodes
• Identification of key nodes in community public spaces
• Commonalities among nodes used by pet owners and non-pet owners
• Differences in nodes and their impacts

Part 5:   Governance Strategies for Community Public Spaces
• Evaluation of existing governance strategies
• Governance strategy recommendations based on research findings
• Implementation plans and feasibility analysis

Part 6: Case Studies and Applications
• Analysis of successful domestic and international case studies
• Key strategies and insights from case studies
• Application prospects in local communities

Part 7:   Future Research Directions
• Limitations of current research
• Potential future research directions
• Long-term impacts of community public space governance

Suitable for

High School Students:  
•  Interested in community planning and governance, preparing for advanced studies or competitions

University Students:
• Majoring in architecture or related disciplines, seeking to deepen understanding and engage in research